Celebrate democracy with Ottawa County’s Law Day

Friday

Apr 25, 2014 at 12:52 PMApr 25, 2014 at 4:57 PM

As part of national Law Day on May 1, a Lady Justice statue will be unveiled and dedicated at the Ottawa County courthouse.The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the first-floor foyer of the courthouse, 414 Washington St. in Grand Haven.In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day as a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law. Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share.The courts in Ottawa County are recognizing Law Day and offering opportunities to celebrate the rule of law and learn more about the courts.Events throughout the week include a 5K, an art competition and free legal services.For information and a list of events: miottawa.org.